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Radcliffe Institute Announces 2026-2027 Fellows

Scholars will tap Harvard’s intellectual resources during the coming academic year.

by Olivia Farrar

Nutrition for health, environment, and society

Gidon Eshel explains the environmental, social, and political effects of food choices.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Commencement exercises

Guidelines for the gala

A reason why cancer is less common in women

Scientists think they may have an answer.

by Erin O’Donnell

Readers Reflect: How Should Harvard Respond to the Immigration Ban?

Reflecting on Harvard’s role in the Trump administration   

by Oset Babür

25 years, and five "Figaros": Harvard College Opera celebrates its anniversary

With swankier digs and a new name, the undergraduate company continues an operatic tradition.

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard’s broader approach to single-gender sanctions

Détente in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as more voices will be heard  

by John S. Rosenberg

Isaac Silvera and Ranga Dias Create Metallic Hydrogen

Metallic hydrogen would be a fundamental breakthrough that could revolutionize energy use, space exploration and more.

by Jonathan Shaw

Change for a Harvard policy on single-gender organizations?

A faculty committee will make recommendations to change or revise the policy.

by Jonathan Shaw

Soft robot sleeve hugs heart

A new robotic device could restore the ability to pump blood in patients with heart failure.

by Jonathan Shaw